A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration
to examine the feasibility of having inspectors in the Property Standards Division
work certain night and weekend shifts, and to consider the safety of such inspectors
working at night.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration is responsible
for enforcing the provisions of the property standards code; and

WHEREAS, in order to enforce the property standards code, the Department of
Codes Administration sends inspectors into the field to inspect property and
cite violators; and

WHEREAS, certain violations of the property standards code regarding exterior
property areas, such as the parking of motor vehicles in yards, are often not
visible during normal daytime working hours; and

WHEREAS, having
property standards code inspectors work night and weekend shifts would increase
the
Department’s ability to cite violators and
increase the quality of life of the residents of Nashville and Davidson County;
and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Department of Codes Administration
examine the feasibility of having property standards code inspectors work in
the evenings and weekends, while taking into consideration the safety of the
inspectors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT
OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as requesting
the Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration to examine the feasibility
of having inspectors in the Property Standards Division work certain night
and weekend shifts, and to consider the safety of such inspectors working at
night.

Section 2. That the Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration is further
requested to respond to the Council as to the feasibility of the request stated
in Section 1 hereof not later than sixty (60) days from the date of adoption
of this Resolution.

Section 3. That the Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy
of this Resolution to Terry Cobb, the Director of the Department of Codes Administration.

Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption,
the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
requiring it.